M6.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M6.1 Earthquake near WEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND

UTC time: 2025-05-23 16:33:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2025 at 16:33 UTC, a magnitude M6.1 earthquake occurred near WEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M6.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-23 16:33:26 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-56.49440, 147.52720

Temperature

2.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM6.1

M6.12025-05-23 16:33:27 UTC28.6 kmWest of Macquarie Island M4.52025-06-14 18:36:46 UTC56.0 kmWEST OF MACQUARIE ISLAND

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥42

Earlier events M≥51

Compared since2025-03-04

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.92025-04-27 09:22:47 UTC35.0 kmwest of Macquarie Island M4.52025-03-04 03:20:13 UTC89.1 kmwest of Macquarie Island

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

660

Country (24h)

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